Example High-level Federal Sourcing Decision Model for Non-Inherently Governmental and Non-Critical FunctionsPr

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CAO with FA Decision to Implement

Sourcing Method for New or Existing

Activity

Insource? Compete? Cross-Service? Privatize?

Establish Human Capital

Requirements and, if needed, coordinate

with Procurement to Cancel Contract or

Cross-Servicing Agreement

Conduct Streamlined or

Standard Competition*, or Private-Private

Sector Competition

No

Yes

Stop

Yes

Establish Cross-Servicing Agreement

with Provider

Develop Business Case and Seek Approval from OMB/Congress

Yes

Verify Budget Authority and Funding Availability

No No No

Yes

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